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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.72, 12,075.12 and 6,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.72, 12,075.12 and 6,598.56 is: 9,887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.72 : 12,075.12 = 6,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.72/12,075.12 = 6,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.72x = 12,075.12 × 6,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.72x = 79,678,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678,403.83/8,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.23

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